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French Themed WeddingMeet Jill La Fleur, the insanely chic designer behind today’s feature. Her work is exquisite… and it was photographed by Jose Villa, so you know it’s going to be brilliant. Get excited, not only because Jose and Jill made the most ingenious team, but also because it is French themed !!! Talk about a dream scenario… A big thank you to SMP for sharing the whole lot of photos with me. The ones below are my absolute favorites. Belle! ...
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Free Printable French Themed PaperHappy Bastille Day! In honor of our French readers and francophiles everywhere, I thought I’d post some goodies with a bit of a French flair. Fleur de lys, french stripes, cupid garlands, laurel wreath frames, ooh la la! These printable designs are actually for making dolls house wallpaper but can also be used to make packages, fabrics and trims. Think envelope liners, stationery backgrounds, wrappers, placemats, napkin rings, labels, seating cards, and the list goes on… The PDFs can be used to print on paper or fabric (such as the EQ inkjet cotton lawn reviewed here). Each sheet prin...
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Looking Forward- Planning a Vintage French Themed WeddingTravel Update- Wednesday, October 1st- I'm heading home today my friends! I'm sure I'll be excited to get back to tell you, and anyone who will listen, all about Africa, but also sad to say goodbye. Hopefully the long, long flights will go smoothly; full of movies, cocktails, reading, long naps, and reliving every minute of our great big adventure. See you soon! Today's guest blog post comes to us from a bride at the tail end of her wedding planning process. The unbelievably lovely Justine has met Kurt, her Mr. Right, and has planned a wedding that perfectly represents the thin...
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Host a French-themed partyFiled under: Pre-Ceremony PartiesYour bridal shower or rehearsal dinner will be the crème de la crème when you give it a French twist with these party ideas. First, set the scene with French style invitations. Depending on your budget, there are many different decorating schemes to choose from. For more formal parties, you can have the wait staff dress in blue and white striped shirts and berets for a fun extra touch. Second, create more ambiance with French inspired activities. For larger parties, you can hire a caricature artist and juggler to entertain guests in the style of a French boar...
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a french circus themed wedding (?!)When an offbeat, vintage-loving bride is looking for an inspiration for her wedding in France, I’d imagine that “Circus” isn’t quite the theme that pops into her head. But then again, she probably hasn’t seen the images from this French Circus-themed wedding yet. When I saw wedding photographer Davidones‘ photos of Pierre and Christine’s wedding on Rock and Roll Bride a few weeks ago, I was completely bowled over! Fun and colorful, vintage but with an avant-garde/Fellini twist, this wedding was infused with the couple’s artistic backgrounds...
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An Opulent French Garden Theme in HoustonPhoto: Ashley Garmon Photographers While dining at the Golden Nugget's Chart House during a trip to Las Vegas with Lynn, Sandra was surprised to see a diver in the restaurant's oversize fish tank holding up a sign that read, "Will you marry me?" At first, she looked toward a couple seated nearby, but then the diver flipped over the sign to complete the sentence: "Will you marry me, Sandra?" A year later, the couple wed. Sandra selected a dramatic Vera Wang gown from Couture Bride. Her nine bridesmaids also donned dresses by Vera Wang, while two junior bridesmaid...
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Flirty “French Candy” Party ThemeThis Black, White, and Pink wedding theme from brides.com is also fabulous inspiration for a flirty, “French Candy” themed birthday party or bridal shower (especially a lingerie-themed shower!). Party Decor: Flower arrangements (roses, carnations, hydrangeas, peonies), party favors, and candy treats are all pretty in pink, and black stripes & polka dots add some fun, Parisian-cafe-inspired flair… What to sip? Flirty Pink Martinis and french-inspired drinks like Chambord and Champagne, of course! Be My Guest: Here are a few invitation ideas to help set the tone for a fun, flirty get...
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Coffee Wedding ThemeFrom coffee berries in your bouquet to a color scheme of beautiful rich browns and a gorgeous accent color, a coffee wedding theme would be an absolute delight. This theme idea is so fabulous for a Sunday afternoon wedding or any late morning wedding. Give your reception venue that coffee house treatment… perhaps an acoustic guitar player and a barrista serving up your fave caffeinated beverage. Just head over to your favorite cafe’ for inspiration! {click to enlarge} sash belt , mugs, save the date I would love to attend a coffee-themed wedding. Would you? Related ...
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French Poodle Themed 1st Birthday PartyFrench Poodle Themed 1st Birthday Party How chic is this French Poodle 1st Birthday photographed by Camille Deann Photography and held at Grace 17•20, a stylish restaurant in Norcross, GA. This 1 year old is going to grow up to truly appreciate stylish shoes, just look at that shoe vase?! Cindy, the birthday girl’s mom, wanted to incorporate poodle, zebra, and hot pink and started the inspiration with the cake designed by Baker’s Man Inc. She also was sure to incorporate macaroons to keep with the authentic Parisian focus to the party! This macaron tower from Maison Roberts definitely...
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Bird Wedding Theme Idea - The French CountrysideIf you need more bird wedding theme inspiration, take a look at the fabulous bird themed wedding that took place in the French countryside. Aren't the feathers in the bouquet and the bride's headpiece fabulous? This is a bride who definitely loves birds!Images courtesy of This Is Glamorous, Love Bird Salt & Pepper Shaker FavorVisit us at ThingsFestive.comCopyright © 2007-2011, Things Festive Wedding Blog. All rights reserved....
